What percentage of Seoul to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 18.6% of flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed has been 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

The direct flight from Seoul to Los Angeles typically takes 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9626 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 16 hours and 0 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How much more do direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles cost?

Historically, direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been about 9% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $810, while connecting flights have had a median price of $743. Direct flights have accounted for approximately 20.5% of all observed flights on this route in the trailing 90 days.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Seoul to Los Angeles takes about 22h 30m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9626 kilometers, making connecting itineraries common. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, fares are currently above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $635–$1322, with a median of $772. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles? The data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $560. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $622. Even December presents a relatively lower median fare of $696 compared to the overall typical range.

For flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 18.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the overall journey time for this long-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $631 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is between $631 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $603 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 27.

now $603

Low $631

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $560. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1367. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $560

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,367

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,036

$621

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$999

$560

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$933

$567

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$990

$614

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,001

$621

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,002

$621

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$999 → $560

44%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$1,036 → $622

40%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$990 → $577

42%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$988 → $576

42%

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Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $560.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 30m

The median flight time from Seoul to Los Angeles is 22 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 81.4% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline that has offered direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport offers flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~49 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Arrive at Los Angeles International for convenient access to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with faster security.

📍 ~28 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$880

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $680. Prices tend to be higher for other booking windows. For instance, booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $1088, while booking 28-59 days in advance shows an average of $1303. These trends are based on data observed across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles is considered to be $635 or less. The median price for this route has been $772. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares typically falling below $1322.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $560. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $622. The annual median price for this route is $772, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $631 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is between $631 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $603 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 27.

now $603

Low $631

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

February

Cheapest

Flights from $560

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,367

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Air Premia

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,036

$621

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$999

$560

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$933

$567

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$990

$614

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,001

$621

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$1,002

$621

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$999 → $560

44%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$1,036 → $622

40%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$990 → $577

42%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$988 → $576

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Seoul to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $560.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 30m

The median flight time from Seoul to Los Angeles is 22 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 81.4% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline that has offered direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport offers flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~49 km from Seoul city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Arrive at Los Angeles International for convenient access to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with faster security.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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Today’s best flight deals from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Median flight time is 22h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy Seoul to Los Angeles tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

What's the best month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Seoul to Los Angeles flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

How much more do direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles cost?

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Median flight time is 22h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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What's the best month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?